Everyone knows the great athlete Georges Saint-Pierre, especially since his return to the octagon. But few know GSP the man: the one who went from intimidated youth to UFC giant.
Georges St-Pierre Returns From Intimidated Youth to UFC Giant
Okay, you already know that GSP is one of the best athletes in the world in MMA (mixed martial arts) with 26 victories. But did you know that at 9 years old, he was being bullied at school? He was like all those kids who get bullied and even beaten up by others in the schoolyard. When it happened, he absorbed the blows,waited for it to end, then he would silently get up to join his friends. Ge orges lived this nightmarish until the day he got tired of it and decided to enroll in Kyokushin Karate. That’s when the fighter woke up and began to become the man we know today.
If you, to,o were a victim of bullying, know that GSP understands because he’s been there. As he says, ” Being a victim of bullying and harassment at school had a huge impact on the person I became.”
And like GSP, several students on our platform experienced bullying, but chose to return to school to overcome their fear of school. They courageously talk about it on our YouTube channel.
Return of Georges St-Pierre a man and a model to follow
As you can see, GSP is more than just an international athlete: he’s a great man. He’s humble and gives so much to young people around the world who are experiencing bullying. He even created a foundation that helps young people in Canada, the United States, France, and Australia!
And GSP doesn’t stop there. He’s so keen to help that he’s become an ambassador for ChallengeU, a community that helps adults finish high school on their cell phones. Since he challenged his friend to “Finish your high school”, Steve Bégin, 3,500 adults have followed the movement! Soon, many of them will have a diploma or will have almost completed a high school course.
With his return to the octagon, GSP proved that you can succeed even after years of absence. That you have to work hard, be consistent. And one day, you’ll come back with a belt ora high school diplomain the hands!
Georges St-Pierre’s Return 3 Quotes from Him That Will Give You the Taste to Charge Through Life
If you want to know GSP’s secrets, here are 3 that appeared in a newspaper articleBusiness and which will help you persevere in your goals.
1. Believe in yourself, then bet on yourself.
“When I started to become successful, instead of spending my money on luxury goods, I took that money and invested in myself.” There are many things we can understand from these words. But above all, it is worth doing things for yourself. As do all those who have decided togo back to school!
2. Become version 2.0 of yourself, without forgetting to enjoy life
You can work hard, study hard, train day after day… but you also have to nurture your passions. Open yourself up to what excites you, discover new things, and above all, never forget to have fun along the way. Because learning and growing is also about enjoying life, not just checking boxes.
3. Create a discomfort zone and enjoy it.
Sometimes, to win, you have to go where you’re less comfortable. For example, if you decide to go back to high school, you might be stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing somestress. But one day, you will overcome your fear and you will succeed in achieving yourgoalsNothing ventured, nothing gained…
For all these reasons and more, GSP inspires us. We hope this article has helped you learn more about the king of the ring: a local guy who became an MMA legend. And above all, he influences the lives of many people through his fights or his challenge to Steve Bégin.
GSP, from the entire ChallengeU team, we’re proud of you: you’ve made a successful comeback and you’ve come back stronger! Bravo! And you, what are you waiting for to make your own comeback? Like GSP, you can turn hard knocks into strength.Registerr on ChallengeU and resume high school at your own pace, in your own way.
